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  1. SWEET03COBRA

    factory fuel pumps

    Was wondering if anyone could tell me what/where I would buy factory replacement fuel pumps. I am dropping the tank to do the PPRV delete and I figured while I'm in there I might as well replace the 20 year old pumps. Not trying to get it retuned so just want to stick with factory. Does...
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    bogging on shift

    Having a issue, when you are getting into it, it wants to bog for a half of a second on shifts. If you ease into the throttle and not really getting on it hard there is no problem. But doesn't matter what gear or what RPM you shift at, if it is hard into the throttle, then shift and hard into...
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    what supercharger

    Hey guys, man I haven't messed with the car in years but retired from the military and thinking of spicing it up a little. My question is, what would be my best bang for my buck on a new blower. KB, whipple, maybe something out there I never even heard of? Would perfer to keep the fuel system...
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    coolant in my 03 termi

    I have been searching for a while and can't find a solid answer. I flushed the coolant, but not sure what the hell color it was, its so damn dirty but I think more gold than green. I think it was done by my brother while I was overseas a few deployments ago but who knows if he put the right...
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    American Muscle Horror Story

    In attempt to keep this short, I ordered rims and 2 tires from American Muscle. They were all nice on the phone and assure me these 18x10s with 305 35 18s would fit the rear of my car. Well anyhow, I ordered 18x9x for the front and 18x10s for the rear, I also bought 275 35 18s to be mounted on...
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    spindle nut

    Quick question, can I reuse my spindle nut? I had ARP long studs in the front nut not my new AM saleen wheels will not fit, all my other rims and tires fit but not these. So just bought new hub assemblies and going to put factory studs back on. I see where they say you are not suppose to...
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    which slicks for 16" bogarts

    So just getting back into it. My bogarts have 295 50 16 MT drag radials on em, I want more bite, a full slick. I started doing some homework and I can't find a MT 16 slick or ET street small enough...thought there had to be one out there. So I found a few hoosiers, a 28x11.5x16 and 28 x 14.5...
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    longer front wheel studs

    So dug out the bogarts I got almost 10 years ago and dusted them off. They have the welded in spacer up front for the skinnies. Bogart said to just use a 2.5 inch wheel stud. I went on several websites and all have 3 inchers. Does anyone know where to get them? I saw the 3 inch ARP s are...
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    All ordered up, last question on tires, I promised. Toyo R888 or R888R?

    Just like the header says. Got everything else ordered, just need the back tires. Should I do the R888s for about 525 bucks or the R888R and that would be about 610. Is one a little more "street able" than the other. Thanks for all the input, dusting off the cobra, I'm actually excited to...
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    Toyo 888s or Continential Extreme Contact Sport

    So I have been searching my butt off and trying to find a great street tire with the best traction and to avoid wheel hop as much as possible. I kept hearing great things about these Continentals and the 888rs. Once in a while people would talk about the nitto G2s as well but didn't seem as...
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    best tires for 18" rims

    So found the rims I want. 18x9 front 18x10 rear black saleens. So I found a few websites that have packages, they mostly come with 265-35-18s on the front and 28535-18s on the rear. They have them in the Nitto 555G2 which seems like a decent tire. I don't go to the track anymore and not too...
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    New Shoes for the termi

    So after all these years, I retired from the military and want to replace the old chrome FR500s on the car. Trying to find something new, maybe move up to a 18 from my old 17s. Any suggestions out there. Thanks
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    WTB drag rims and tires for 03 cobra with IRS

    I sold my 16xps a long time ago, shouldn't of. Recently picked up some 15xps but doesn't seem like I can grind enough. Guess I need to buy some bogarts or something. If you have something for sale, text me at 701-213-7611 or email [email protected] Thanks Fred
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    quick dimmer switch wire question

    I'm wiring up some gauges in the center console and need to tap into a switched and dimmer light wire. Do I have to go all the way under the dash or is there something I can hit in by the shifter. thanks
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    Switch panel for nitrous, purge, heater, line loc etc

    Well I did a search but a lot are old. Are there any other panel companies out there CURRENTLY making good switch panels. I have the cupholder one right now but that only has the heater and nitrous activation. I need bottle heater, nitrous, purge, and line loc. I saw the speed of sound one...
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    Coolant flush? Is it that big of a deal?

    I have factory fluid still in the car. Been doing a lot of work on it this spring and figured I would change that. I did a lot of searching and some have this huge write up with all these detailed steps in attempt to get every last drop out. Just curious what most of yal are doing. Is there...
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    In the garage changing clutch, NEED HELP ASAP!!!!

    I'm doing a clutch job and am a little confused, is it easier to pull the tranny with the bellhousing attached or split it. The bolts were much easier for the bellhousing but wondering if I can slide it back all the way as one unit. I looked for write ups and see most of the people splitting...
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    DOT 3 vs DOT4 brake fluid. . need advice

    I'm about to finish up my brakes and have been reading that if I upgrade to a DOT 4 fluid like TYP 200 I have to bleed them every couple years. I don't have time for that seeing I only put about 1k miles a year or so on the car now. I'm just use it for street. Should I worry about it or just...
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    Need help quick, where to buy best brake fluid online

    I live up here in the sticks of grand forks, auto parts stores don't have much. What is the best brake fluid for a daily driver. I have done a ton of searching and heard of a few, what is the best for the money and is there a site where I could buy the brake fluid, mobil 1 ATF fluid for the...
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    new brakes and rotors, need advice quick

    Ok so I am trying to find decent prices rotors and pads so I can order yet tonight. I was looking on American muscle and was looking at the DBA T2 rotors with HPS pads or I came across the power stop kit as well. Get 20 bucks more off today for pattys day. Thoughts. I'm not a racer, mods are...
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    Dusting off the cobra, parts advice

    So I have lived in the northern tier for the last 7 years and probably put a smoking 1k miles on my 03 cobra vert. I have changed the oil twice a year and truly that is about it. I got her in the shed and already ordered the McLeod with all the fixings. So I was wondering for some parts...
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    A respectable mechanic, grand forks/Fargo area

    I just don't have time to tinker with the car anymore and got to throw in a new clutch. Anyone from this area have a shop in mind that they trust to work on their car?
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    Best 26 spline street clutch?

    Well it has been along time since I have raced my car but back when I would drag it from time to time, I had a 26 spline liberty input shaft and a CenterForce Dual Friction clutch put in. Well it held on the track great but day to day driving with it is a pain in the butt. Well now it is just...
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    rear end fluid

    What is the best rear end fluid to put in our cars? I haven't tinkered with mine for a while so I'm not up to the latest and greatest. Do you still have to add that stuff? Where can a guy buy that if so...I'm assuming the ford garage? Any info would be helpful.
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    car died for a minutes???

    I just pulled the car out after being stored for a year and did all the maintenance and drove it from north dakota to alabama. About half way along, I did a off ramp on to another freeway and starting going again. The car just died, I pushed in the cluth and tried to start it but it just kept...

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